Semitransparent Solar Cells for Agriculture Application

Abstract

Semitransparent solar cells (ST-SCs), which combine energy generation with light transmission, hold great promise for revolutionizing agricultural practices. This review explores the integration of ST-SCs into agricultural systems. By enabling power generation without compromising crop growth, these solar cells offer a unique solution to the energy demands of modern agriculture. The advantages of ST-SCs, including improved land use efficiency, and sustainability, alongside challenges such as efficiency-tradeoffs, and integration issues. Recent advances in materials, including organic and perovskite photovoltaics, have shown significant potential for enhancing both transparency and performance. Overall, this paper highlights the transformative potential of ST-SCs in sustainable agricultural energy solutions.